Why a Booktrail?
The second part of The Lord of the Rings trilogy
The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings 2)
What you need to know before your trail
Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.
Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
Travel Guide
Hobbiton
The village where it all begins
Wellington
The forested areas of Mount Victoria, within walking distance of the central city, were used to depict Hobbiton Woods, where the hobbits hid from the black riders.
Wellington’s Kaitoke Regional Park became Rivendell, where Frodo recovered from the knife attack.
Queen Elizabeth Park near Paraparaumu was used for filming the Nazgul and mumakil in the Battle of the Pelennor Fields.
Over the hills through the Wairarapa region next to the Putangirua Pinnacles, where Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli sought the Paths of the Dead.
Mount Sunday
This is a sheer-sided hill that was the set for Edoras, the main city of the Rohan people.
The set no longer exists but true fans will see be able to feel and see it in their minds eye.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Two Towers (Lord of the Rings 2)
Destination : New Zealand Author/Guide: J. R. R. Tolkien Departure Time: Fantasy
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